Cledara helps companies manage, control and automate their SaaS so that they can scale operational processes, comply with regulations and save money.

If you missed our first conversation, you can catch up here.

Helpful links:

• Cledara Website
• Cristina on Linkedin
• Cledara on Twitter
• Cledara announcement

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Qoins automates extra payments towards consumer debt and helps them save extra money every month.

Helpful links:

• Qoins Website
• Republic Campaign
• Christian on Linkedin

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Pinwheel is a payroll connectivity API company used by financial institutions to securely update direct deposits and access income and employment data. 

Helpful links:

• Pinwheel Website
• Kurtis on Linkedin

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Helpful links:

• Bond Careers
• Bond Website
• Marcus on Linkedin

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Helpful links:

• Jack on Linkedin
• Neuro-ID Website

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Helpful links:

• Lindsay on Linkedin
• Lindsay on Twitter
• Atomic Website

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

GigWage enables the world's innovators to instantly pay 1099 workers with more control, flexibility & scale.

Helpful links:

• GigWage Website
• Craig Lewis on Linkedin
• Ethan Austin on Linkedin
• GigWage on Twitter

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

SQUIRE gives barbershops the technology they need to succeed in today's fast paced environment. Bond and SQUIRE announced the launch of the SQUIRE Card this week! See the press release in the helpful links.

Helpful links:

• SQUIRE Website
• Press Release
• Ultra NYC
• Dave on Linkedin
• Songe on Linkedin

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As part of the Bond Speaker Series, Dan shared a formative story in his career involving Sheryl Sandberg, a 360 review, and some raw feedback.

Helpful links:

• Dan on Linkedin
• Dan on Twitter
• Coatue Ventures Website

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We cover Britt’s unique youth, how acting and working in casting led her to recruiting, and why financial literacy is of paramount importance to her.

Helpful links:

• Brittney on Linkedin
• Bond Careers
• Bond on Twitter

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

Cledara helps companies manage, control and automate their SaaS so that they can scale operational processes, comply with regulations and save money.

Helpful links:

• Cledara Website
• Cristina on Linkedin
• Cledara on Twitter

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

We cover the advent of Enterprise Data Privacy as a Service, Riddhiman's experience at Ant Financial uncovering the problem that TripleBlind solves today, and what the future holds for privacy in financial services.

Helpful links:

• Riddhiman on Twitter
• TripleBlind Website
• TripleBlind on Twitter

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

We cover the importance of perseverance, the importance of engaging with regulators early, and how to move fast while knowing what you can and cannot break.

Helpful links:

• Flori on Linkedin
• Flori on Twitter
• BlockFi Website

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We cover Amir’s journey as an immigrant entrepreneur in the US, what i2c does and where processors fit in the puzzle of fintech, and how i2c has grown into the processing behemoth it is today.

Helpful links:

• Amir on linkedin
• i2c Website

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In this episode, we cover Trent’s journey as a founder to product market fit and distribution market fit, the future of the freelance, and how the pandemic has impacted the independent economy.

Helpful links:

• Trent on Linkedin
• Trent on Twitter
• Abound Careers

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

We cover Roy's family journey to the United States, what about that experience drove him into financial services, and how it all culminated in co-founding Bond.

Helpful links:

• Roy on Linkedin
• Roy on Twitter
• Bond Careers

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

We cover Jordan’s "aha moment" that led to founding Atomic, the value of a direct deposit, and general advice for community banks and fintech founders. 

Helpful links:

• Jordan on Linkedin
• Atomic Website

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

Helpful links:

• John on Linkedin
• FS Vector
• RAFT
• For Fintech's Sake with John Beccia + Amy Friend

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

Chime has agreed to stop using the term in their marketing after a settlement with The California Department of Financial Protection

We bring in an expert in Bond's Senior Counsel, Michael Chung, to discuss. He helps us unpack the nuance in the settlement, what it means for the industry, and how much the term “bank” even matters for the future of fintech.

Here are some helpful links with more background:

• The Settlement Agreement
• If Chime Isn't a Bank, Then What Is It? by Ron Shevlin in Forbes
• Chime has agreed to stop using the word 'bank' after California regulator pushed back by Connie Loizos in TechCrunch

We want to hear from you. Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

Helpful links:

• Arlene on Linkedin
• Bond Website
• Bond Careers
• Chief.com

We want to hear from you! Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

Interchange is a place for conversation, questioning, and open learning about the future of embedded finance. We will interview leaders from across the world of financial services, technology, and dig into what the future holds as fintech eats the world one bite at a time. 

Financial services is changing faster than it ever has. The space is busier than it’s ever been. Funding rounds larger than we’ve ever seen. Fintech is slowly going mainstream. 

It’s becoming ubiquitous, but we still have a long way to go. 

Buzzwords are pervasive, but what’s really happening? What’s really going to have an impact on the people who need these services at the end of the day? Are these just trends or are we truly witnessing a seismic shift in how we as humans will interact with financial services forever. 

From the start of fintech 1.0 back in the day, to blockchains, to finance finally meeting people where they live across the world. We’ll explore the stories of the leaders, technologists, and regulators building that future. 

We want to start a conversation. This isn’t a one way dialogue. We want to hear from you. Reach out to the host and producer personally at zach@bond.tech if you want to dive deeper, suggest topics, or learn more about what we do at Bond. Otherwise, to learn more about Bond, you can always send us a note at hello@bond.tech.

First episode coming soon!